EDLD 5364 is a class in which I believe I will enjoy. Since I am not in the classroom and primarily support the technology used in the classroom, I looking forward to teaching with technology. During the first week, we were introduced to three different learning theories: Constructivism Theory, Connectivism Theory, Cyborg Learning Theory. In a constructivist classroom, the teacher is a facilitator instead of the traditional method where the teacher is presenting information and relying on student’s short term memory to complete worksheets and pass tests. According to Christopher Dede, students do not develop deep understandings or long-term strategies with the traditional style of teaching (Dede, 1999). The second learning theory is called connectivism. This theory shares a more complex construction of knowledge within each individual. It is considered to be a continual process where students are making connections as they find sources of information through interactions and databases. Cyborg learning theory was very interesting to me since I am a Star Trek fan. This theory places implant into humans so they can connect to computer and other devices.
After having taken several courses I’m very surprised how lost I feel during the first week of this course. It’s the same feeling I had during the first week of my first two courses. Usually by week three I have a solid idea what what’s going on. I’m not sure if it because I’m outside of my comfort zone since the course is about teaching with technology or if I’m just not fully understanding the senerio. Anyway, I will wait for week three.
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